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Shrank In Fear Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is COWERED which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: COWERED

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199%7Exact Match!
241%7Shrank back in fear
329%9Shrank

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "COWERED" which means:

    verb
  • • Crouch or curl up
  • • Show submission or fear

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The dog cowered in fear when it heard thunder."
  • • "She cowered in a corner, trying to hide from the attacker."

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New York Times26 Jun 1979 Down 39
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